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Which, among the following, was the most powerful kingdom of Italy on the eve of unification ?

A) Lombardy B) Sicily
C) Sardinia D) Tuscany
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sardinia

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As per the recommendations of the 12th Finance Commission, what will be the Share of the State Govts in total shareable proceeds of Central taxes?

A) 15% B) 20.5%
C) 22% D) 30.5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30.5%

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By which Amendment Act of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles of the State Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Right whereever they come into conflict?

A) 40th B) 42nd
C) 44th D) 46th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 42nd

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Which country has recently become fifth largest military spender  ?

A) India B) Japan
C) China D) Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) India

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1. India's military expenditure grew around 8.5 percent in 2016, making it the world's fifth largest spender at $55.9 billion, figures released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

2. As per the figures, the US remains the world's largest military spender registering a growth of 1.7 percent between 2015 and 2016 to $611 billion.

3. China is second and Russia is on the third position in the list.

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The most valuable cash crop of Brazil is 

A) Tea B) Coffee
C) Cardamom D) Spices
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Coffee

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Warm, moist climate (with a temperature of 180 C- 270C and well-distributed rainfall between 125 to 200 cms) and deep, loamy, well-drained soil made of weathered lava are most suitable for the cultivation of coffee. However,  Brazil is a quantity producer and not a quality producer.

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The first indian to enter the Indian Civil Service was

A) Gokhale B) Satyendra Nath Tagore
C) Ramanuja D) Rabindranath Tagore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Satyendra Nath Tagore

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Which company's name in Italian means 'to roll'?

A) Vauxhall B) Honda
C) Volvo D) Michelin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Volvo

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What is the capital of Jamica?

A) Jerusalem B) Kingston
C) Nairobi D) Dublin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kingston

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Capital of jamica is Kingston

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